ES PROLINE is the current generation of automatic sliding door operators in the dormakaba portfolio: a modular drive platform covering standard sliding doors, escape-route doors (FST) and telescopic sliding doors, with door leaf weights up to 2 × 250 kg and a service life verified over 1.5 million opening/closing cycles — around 50% longer than the previous generation. This guide condenses the 28-page technical brochure into the tables and decision points that specifiers, installers and maintenance contractors actually need.
1. The three product lines at a glance
| Line | Positioning | Max. door leaf weight | Expansion modules |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES PROLINE EASY | Entry-level solution with Direct Drive Unit (DDU) | 1 × 125 kg / 2 × 125 kg (telescopic: 2 × 75 / 4 × 75 kg) | Not extendable |
| ES PROLINE (PRO) | Standard sliding doors, full function set | up to 1 × 400 kg / 2 × 250 kg (ES 500 PRO) | Optional (4 I/O, SiAK, MS) |
| ES PROLINE FST | Sliding doors on escape and rescue routes | up to 2 × 200 kg | Optional; battery set supplied as standard |
Drive designations: ES 250 PRO, ES 400 PRO, ES 500 PRO for standard doors; a T suffix marks telescopic versions (ES 250 PRO T, ES 400 PRO T); FST marks the escape-route function. Existing ES 200 systems can be converted to the ES PROLINE platform.
2. Why the platform was redesigned
- Powerful — dormakaba Direct Drive motor technology for dynamic opening and closing; the ES 500 PRO moves double leaves of 2 × 250 kg.
- Durable — type-tested over 1.5 million cycles, extending door service life by ~50%.
- Quick — opening speeds up to 90 cm/s (model-dependent) keep pedestrian flow smooth and reduce energy loss through open doors.
- Quiet — gearless motor design for noise-sensitive applications (healthcare, hotels, offices).
- Connected — optional Door Pilot Bluetooth interface enables app control and status monitoring from a smartphone.
- Sustainable — 100% recyclable packaging; Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) according to ISO 14025.
3. Standard sliding doors: dimensions and weights
| Parameter | ES 250 PRO / EASY | ES 400 PRO | ES 500 PRO | ES 250/400 PRO FST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. leaf weight (1-leaf) | 1 × 125 kg | 1 × 250 kg | — | — |
| Max. leaf weight (2-leaf) | 2 × 125 kg | 2 × 200 kg | 2 × 250 kg | per FST rating |
| Clear passage width LW | 700–3,000 mm | 850–3,000 mm | 800–3,000 mm | 1,650–3,000 mm |
| Clear passage height LH | 2,000–3,000 mm | |||
| Min. operator length | 2 × LW | 2 × LW | 2 × FB + 250 mm | 2 × LW |
| Operator height / depth | 100 / 180 mm | 100 / 180 mm | 150 / 180 mm | 100 / 180 mm |
Estimating leaf weight: leaf weight = LH [m] × LW [m] × glass weight [kg/m²]. Reference values: 10 mm toughened safety glass ≈ 25 kg/m²; 12 mm insulating glass ≈ 30 kg/m².
4. Technical data (standard & telescopic operators)
| Parameter | Standard (PRO / PRO FST) | Telescopic (PRO T / PRO T FST) |
|---|---|---|
| Opening speed | 10–70 cm/s (ES 400/500 PRO: 10–90 cm/s) | 10–70 / 10–90 cm/s depending on model |
| Closing speed | 10–70 cm/s (up to 10–90 cm/s) | 10–70 / 10–90 cm/s |
| Low-speed OPEN / CLOSE | 0–9 / 3–9 cm/s | 0–9 / 3–9 cm/s |
| Hold-open time | 0–180 s | 0–180 s (EASY: 0.5–30 s) |
| Partial opening | 25–300 cm | 25–400 cm |
| Supply voltage / fuse | 230 V, 50/60 Hz / on-site 10 A | |
| Power consumption | ES 250 PRO: 130 W; ES 400/500 PRO: 180 W | 130 W / 180 W by model |
| Accessory power supply | 24 V DC / 2 A (EASY: 27 V DC / 1 A) | 24 V DC / 2 A (EASY: 27 V DC / 1 A) |
| Battery operation (power failure) | Optional 21–27 V DC / 2 A (FST: standard) | Optional 21–27 V DC / 2 A |
| Protection class / noise | IP 20 / < 47 dB(A) | |
| Temperature / humidity | −20 to +60 °C / max. 93% rel. (non-condensing) | |
5. Telescopic versions for wide passages
Telescopic operators (T) create wide clear openings with slim system widths — up to 4,000 mm passage width on 4-leaf escape-route doors:
| Parameter | 2-leaf telescopic | 4-leaf telescopic |
|---|---|---|
| Max. leaf weight | 2 × 75 kg (ES 250 PRO T) / 2 × 100 kg (ES 400 PRO T) | 4 × 75 kg / 4 × 100 kg |
| Clear passage width LW | 800–2,400 mm | 1,400–4,000 mm |
| Clear passage height LH | 2,000–3,000 mm | |
| Min. operator length | 1.5 × LW + 100 mm | |
| Operator height / depth | 100 / 252 mm | |
6. Locking devices
| Locking device | Function | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic locking device (FIA) | Jam-free; locks the door in all automatic program switch positions even with persons inside; type-approved by the German Technical Inspectorate (no individual approval needed) | Escape-route doors in 24/7 buildings: banks' self-service areas, hotels, hospitals, schools |
| Electro-mechanical belt locking device | Self-adjusting, mounted directly on the drive unit; lock status signal contacts as standard; bistable ex works — monostable Failsafe / Failsecure versions available | Standard sliding doors requiring reliable locking |
| Electromotive hook locking device | Multipoint locking with five motor-driven swing bolts; optional mechanical manual release | Anti-intruder doors up to resistance class RC2 / RC3 (standard on RC doors) |
7. Casing variants
- Standard casing — heights 100 mm and 150 mm; cover bracket supplied as standard, opens in three positions.
- Integrated casing — conceals the operator in suspended ceilings; the cover detaches from below for maintenance; accessory sets integrate the safety sensors into the cover so the full passage height stays usable.
- Sensor casing — premium look for 100 mm drive heights; activation and safety sensors integrated into the drive system with no visible add-on units; approved for clear passage heights up to 3,000 mm.
8. Master controller functions & expansion modules
The PRO master controller already implements a wide function set without any additional hardware:
| Function | What it does | PRO | PRO FST | PRO EASY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy function | Door locks in partially open position for secure dispensing outside business hours | ● | ● | – |
| Door status signal contacts | Reports open/closed/locked, System OK, current position | ● | ● | ● |
| Panic closing | Immediate closing, passage security and force limitation off — check regional regulations | ● | – | – |
| Airlock / interlock control | Two doors as a personal interlock (not for escape routes) | ● | – | – |
| Synchronous operation | Two one-sided doors act as one large double-leaf door | ● | ● | – |
| Night/bank function | Access control or key switch active with program switch in "Off": unlock – open – close – lock | ● | ● | ● |
| Slide and Go | Gently pushing the leaf triggers an opening cycle | ● | ● | – |
| Close/open on malfunction | Door deliberately closes-and-locks or unlocks-and-opens on system fault | ● | ● | – |
| Fire service switch function | Deliberate open/close via separate signal input | ● | ● | – |
Optional expansion modules (PRO / PRO FST only):
- 4 I/O module — four programmable inputs + four outputs when the master controller connections are already assigned (one module at a time).
- SiAK module — connects conventional (non-CAN) safety and activation sensors; MCE and SCE monitoring each require one module (two for both).
- MS module — connects a conventional, non-CAN program switch.
9. Door Pilot App & CAN-bus wiring
With the optional Bluetooth Door Pilot interface, the Door Pilot app (iOS / Android) complements the mechanical program switch: six functions (Automatic, Partial opening, Exit, Permanent open, Off, Open-once) plus live door status (System OK / Maintenance due / Fault detected) — no building-network integration required.
On the wiring side, the platform supports both topologies:
- CAN-bus: CAN sensors, CAN program switch, CAN emergency switch, CAN key switch and access control on the bus; sensor cables are delivered with the sensor.
- Conventional: standard sensors, program switch and emergency switch via the SiAK / MS expansion modules.
10. Accessories with article numbers (selection)
| Accessory | Key specs | Article no. |
|---|---|---|
| PG-S2 program switch | 5 positions, lockable, aluminium, concealed, 80×80×40 mm | 19135602150 |
| EPS fully electronic program switch | System 55, membrane keypad, lockable via coding or TL-ST S55 key switch | 16556901150 (with frame) / 16712501150 (CAN, without frame) |
| PG-FST1 program switch (escape routes) | 5 positions, lockable, aluminium, concealed | 19135603150 |
| CleanSwitch contactless radar push-button | System 55, detection zone 10–50 cm adjustable, 80×80×40 mm | 16737401170 (neutral) / 16737501170 (wheelchair) / 16737601170 (door open) |
| KT 3-1 / KT 8 key switches | Europrofile half-cylinder DIN 18252, 75×75×60 mm; KT 8 labelled Open/Closed with 2 NO contacts | 05054531332 (UP) / 05054631332 (AP); KT 8: 05054831332 / 05054931332 |
| Emergency switch CAN | Red knob (emergency off) / green knob (emergency open), System 55 | 16718501150 (red) / 16718502150 (green) |
| Combined sensor IXIO-DT1 | Radar with direction recognition + safety curtain, non-escape-route systems, 270 mm | 86800001 / -02 / -03 |
| Combined sensor IXIO-DT3 | Self-monitored radar + safety curtain for escape-route systems, 270 mm | 86800004 / -05 / -06 |
| Safety curtain IXIO-ST | Tested closing-edge monitoring, 270 mm | 86800010 / -11 / -12 |
| IXIO-D CAN / IXIO-S CAN | CAN-bus combined sensor / safety curtain (209 mm); integrated versions for sensor casing | 86800053 ff. / 86800055 ff.; integrated: 86800050 / 86800052 |
Sensor accessories include ceiling installation sets, rain protection covers and fixing brackets for both 270 mm and 209 mm housing widths.
11. Standards and testing
- Compliant with the Low Voltage Directive and the EMC Directive
- Secondary closing-edge monitoring verified to DIN 18650 and EN 16005
- Manufactured to ISO 9001
- Environmental Product Declaration according to ISO 14025 (declaration holder: Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.)
Conclusion
ES PROLINE consolidates standard, escape-route and telescopic sliding doors onto one modular drive platform: Direct Drive power up to 2 × 250 kg, 1.5-million-cycle durability, CAN-bus connectivity with app control, and a complete accessory ecosystem from CleanSwitch to IXIO combined sensors. For retrofits, the ES 200 conversion path keeps upgrade projects economical.
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dormakaba, ES PROLINE, CleanSwitch, IXIO and Door Pilot are registered trademarks of dormakaba Holding AG. DoorDynamic is an independent supplier of compatible spare parts and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the trademark owner. All technical data in this article is taken from the manufacturer's technical product brochure (WN 05522051532, EN, 01/2026) and is subject to change.